M60/A3 calling this finished

[Leon]

Bill thanks,you are right.Only took about two hours 'm ready to hit the bench in a while and try to get some more done since the misses is going out tonight.

[Leon]

Hi guys,made some more progress tonight.Wheels and sprockets assembled and dry fit,rear exhaust port glued on and upper hull dry fit.I have to say this is a great old kit.











As always ACL

Thanks for looking

[deafpanzer]

Wheels looking good and even!!

[Leon]

Andy,thanks buddy very much appreciated .Should be ready for primer in a few more days.

[paulh.]

What isn't there to like- its got tracks, a big shoty thing and its Tamiya
 
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[Leon]

Paul,thank you kindly mate .It's a very good Tamiya kit to.

[Tobi]

And the best thing is: brand-new fruitloops are also available, with early and late pattern rubber pads!!!

Cheers,
Tobi

[wbill76]

Taking full advantage of the missus' absence I see! Nice work Leon.

[Leon]

Tobi,don't mention Fruitloops yet .I just got the Fruitloops for the Scorpion and are they SMALL.

Thanks Bill ,made more progress tonight,getting ready to post some pics.

[Leon]

Made more progress tonight,got the turret assembled and started adding the detail pieces.Here's a first for me,i drilled out the hinges on the loaders hatch and inserted a piece of brass wire to make it operational.I also mushroomed the pin on the travel lock so i could show it open or closed.









Thanks for looking
As always ACW.

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

You must have a HOT glue gun Leon

Remember pace yourself

Tony lee

[Tobi]

Don't worry about the Friuls, Leon. Big tank, big tracks!

You won't have to mess around with the track connectors like I did on the Leopard, 'cause they are already casted to the links. There are two bags: one with straight connectors and another smaller one with some angled connectors for the bends. Fairly easy...

Cheers,
Tobi

[Deleted]

Stormin' along!!! Nice work on the hinges.

[Leon]

Tony,thanks for looking in .I will pace myself as this was just a fill in till i got the fruils for the Scorpion .As for the HOT glue gun,no way,TO MESSY.

Tobi thanka for the info on the fruils.Much appreciated.

Paddy,thanks for looking in and the kind words .They are much appreciated.

[wbill76]

Moving right along with this one Leon and some nice modifications to go with it on the hatch and travel lock...that's how things start you know!

[Leon]

Thanks Bill,this is the best forum to learn new stuff and improve my skills.

[MOOSE.]

Looking good Leon. I was thinking about stashing the M60 or a Bradley for my first Armor. I'm really enjoying the wings at the moment but I do wanna try everything. I'll be on board for the rest of your build buddy
Mike

[paulh.]

Great progress Leon - ditto Paddy on the hinges - particularly having a working travel lock.
Looks like it won't be long before it gets some colourisation.
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[Leon]

Moose,happy to have you on board and thanks for kind comment.Very much appreciated buddy.

Paul,glad you like the hinges and travel lock .Thought it was time to try my hand at some modifications and i am happy how they came out.Should be ready for primer in a few days.Not sure on a color scheme yet.

[bullardino]

Lightning fast build

I really like it

[406 Silverado]

Hey Leon, just saw this one. Very nice work so far, clean building. The wheel stage on this tank isn't that bad, compared to a tiger or panther...lolol

[dupes]

Nice! I always wondered why these don't get built up more. I've got one earmarked for a MERDC paintjob (probably with a Bradley in the same scheme to provide troop support).

[Leon]

Rob,thanks for looking in and the kind comment .Means a lot coming from you .You are right about the wheels,I think less is better.

Dupes thanks for looking in,very much appreciated ;)Sounds like a great build you have earmarked,count me in when you decide to start.

[Deleted]

looking very nice, just love these things so many interesting paint schemes

[Leon]

Pete,thanks for looking in and glad you like it so far.

Richard,no problem buddy .We are all busy at times.I think the only reason i'm storming ahead so fast is because there is no flash to clean up and no fit issues.As for the paint,i'm not sure on a color scheme yet.

[Deleted]

Very nice Leon, very nice indeed. I'm looking forward to seeing this in paint. Something from my era as it were.

G

[Leon]

Luigi,sorry i missed you buddy ???lad you like this so far,gotta love the old Tamy kits.

G,thanks for looking in and glad you like her .I'm still looking at paint schemes.

[Leon]

Evening fellas,the building of the M60 is now complete.Should get primer on next week as the misses and i are going away for the weekend so no work on this.Still not sure what paint scheme i want to do yet.Here are the final build pics with the wheels and tracks dry fitted.Will add the tow cables after painting.













Thanks for looking BTW,this is the Marine version
As always ACW

[deafpanzer]

You are really making a great process on this... everything looks good especially the tracks! Can't wait to see it primed and painted soon...

[Tobi]

The M60 is such a cool looking tank. I have one fitted with dozer blade and finished in MASSTER camo high on my personal wishlist of tanks I must ultimately do!

Leon, I find the light/dark green MERDC very attractive, like the boxart of Pete's TOW MUTT.

Cheers,
Tobi